figurative language

Metonymy: Understanding Figurative Language

Metonymy is a figure of speech where a word or phrase is substituted for another closely associated word or concept.…

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Metaphors

Metaphors are figures of speech that directly compare two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. They enrich language by…

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Idioms: Understanding Figurative Language

Idioms are phrases with figurative meanings, different from their literal interpretations. They enrich language, adding color and nuance, but can…

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Hyperbole

Hyperbole is a literary device using exaggeration for emphasis or effect. It's common in everyday speech and literature to make…

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Figure of Speech

A figure of speech is a word or phrase used in a non-literal sense for rhetorical or vivid effect. It…

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Assonance

Assonance is a literary device where the same vowel sound is repeated within words that are close to each other.…

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Animate Nouns: Bringing Objects to Life in Language and Storytelling

Explore the concept of animate nouns, where inanimate objects are imbued with life, personality, and agency. Discover how this literary…

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